Pretty River Valley—a.k.a. Three Stage—is a paradise for mountain bikers. Can it stay that way as usage grows?

I was rolling over roots and rocks on a mini-descent in Three Stage mountain bike area, when I rounded a quick corner and came directly upon two hikers scrambling to get out of the way. Thankfully, mountain bike brakes are generally quite responsive and I was able to slow and extend a greeting. The hikers explained they had strayed from the Bruce Trail and were now lost in the network of trails. I directed them on their way and continued down the trail. Although I was able to …

Big Forest vs Big Sprawl

If the activity of “forest bathing” has you packing extra sunscreen and your birthday suit, stand corrected. Read on and we’ll save you the police fines.

For adventures beyond the pool, Georgian Bay presents an ocean of inspiration and opportunity.

How the “most psychotic design project ever” (and six months living in a trailer) resulted in a country home that is as beautiful as it is simple.

That foraging would become the next trend in local eating—it was only natural.

Runway highlights from the downtown’s newest fashion happening.

So kick back, soak up that sunshine and enjoy the summer issue.

Grand old barns are getting a new life.

The keys to a good sex life at any age are an open mind and a willing spirit.

We invite you to participate in our first-ever Southern Georgian Bay Sex Survey.

Enrich your outdoor space and attract wildlife with a water feature.

No longer just for early adopters, electric vehicles offer speedy relief from the bloated price of gas—if you can find one.

Nostalgic styles
bring back summer memories.

A spirited command to her then-husband launched Cecilia Spihlmann’s art career from desperation to profound serenity, with moody, introspective landscapes to match.

Anyone with the smallest amount of paddling experience might imagine that sex in a canoe would require great skill.

“Voluntourism” is one way that travellers can have a meaningful impact—if done right, such as this locally based project for the Dominican Republic.

Perfect dog owners can train their pets not to bolt. For the rest of us, there are microchips and GPS tracking.

Looking west across a shale bedrock outcropping, photographer Jack Saunders captured this image in the 1950s.

Animal rights questions about wool dryer balls are nothing but hot air.